<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd"><channel><title><![CDATA[Academy of Self Help Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the world of healing with The Academy of Self-Help Podcast. Each episode features interviews with authors, therapists, and other healing professionals dedicated to personal growth and emotional well-being.
Whether you're seeking insight into overcoming personal obstacles or tools for self-discovery, this podcast is your guide to a more fulfilled and resilient life. <br/><br/><a href="https://academyofselfhelp.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">academyofselfhelp.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://academyofselfhelp.substack.com/podcast</link><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:13:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/2730660.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Empowering Journeys of Healing: Insights and Stories from Authors, Therapists and Healing Professionals]]></author><copyright><![CDATA[Will Watson]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[academyofselfhelp@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:new-feed-url>https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/2730660.rss</itunes:new-feed-url><itunes:author>Empowering Journeys of Healing: Insights and Stories from Authors, Therapists and Healing Professionals</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Just because it&apos;s called self-help doesn&apos;t mean you have to do it alone. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Empowering Journeys of Healing: Insights and Stories from Authors, Therapists and Healing Professionals</itunes:name><itunes:email>academyofselfhelp@substack.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Mental Health"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Self-Improvement"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2730660/abd30e6c5f4155051fd7c56ed37a0a62.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking The Code -  Lindsay C. Gibson]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit <a href="https://academyofselfhelp.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_7">academyofselfhelp.substack.com</a><br/><br/><p>Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson outlines how to 'break the code' of dealing with emotionally immature parents and free yourself from the influence of your upbringing. Hosted by Academy of Self Help co-founder Will Watson. Listen to the full Workshop on Substack.</p>]]></description><link>https://academyofselfhelp.substack.com/p/breaking-the-code-lindsay-c-gibson</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:150583259</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Will Watson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:16:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/150583259/7249f44846ae304bf4cf74cf7e7fb287.mp3" length="9277694" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Will Watson</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>464</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2730660/post/150583259/abd30e6c5f4155051fd7c56ed37a0a62.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm Not Good Enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Hi there,</p><p>Therapist Nicole Johnson recently hosted a workshop inside the <a target="_blank" href="https://whop.com/academy-of-self-help/?pass=prod_plFq0SV0BQ4Fh&#38;plan=plan_TCBk9R6PsEEnK">Academy</a> titled <strong><em>Healing Core Negative Beliefs</em></strong> that elicited such a powerful response from our community, we decided to share it with you here today.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt trapped by self-doubt or persistent negative thoughts, this workshop is a beautiful guide to beginning the process of breaking free from the parts of yourself that are holding you back.</p><p>I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. </p><p>Will</p><p>PS. Here’s a look at our weekly event schedule. This week’s Self Help Workshop is titled ‘<strong><em>I Am Not Enough</em></strong>’ and is designed to help you continue exploring Negative Core Beliefs and work through the tough emotions that inevitably show up when doing so. </p><p><strong>Live Chats With Will </strong></p><p>If you’d like to join me in a live chat-room where I share quotes, questions, and reflections from self-help books I’m currently reading, you can join below (it’s free!). And if you have any off-the-beaten-path self-help book recommendations, please let me know, I’m always in search of more good books! </p><p><strong>Last Week’s Chat Highlight Of The Week</strong></p><p>From <a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/3TxQPbw">The Four Agreements</a></p><p><strong>Sharing This Week</strong></p><p>From <a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/3ZoaXkn">The Emotionally Absent Mother</a></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://academyofselfhelp.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">academyofselfhelp.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://academyofselfhelp.substack.com/p/im-not-good-enough-negative-core</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:148789466</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Will Watson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:57:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/148789466/5a0290a7e3938174f47b50517f38ade7.mp3" length="42070979" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Will Watson</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2629</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2730660/post/148789466/fe04f172da5cf2959e5e692937faa002.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is My Parent, Partner, Boss A Narcissist?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Hi friend, </p><p>Over the past few weeks therapist Nicole Johnson, LPC, has hosted a live 3-part workshop on Narcissism inside the <a target="_blank" href="https://whop.com/academy-of-self-help/?pass=prod_plFq0SV0BQ4Fh&#38;plan=plan_TCBk9R6PsEEnK">Academy</a> that is now free for you to watch in its entirety.</p><p>Nicole outlines myths about narcissism, highlights signs to look for when interacting with people who appear to have narcissistic tendencies, and explores ways to avoid becoming a host for a narcissistic relationship. </p><p>If you’ve ever wondered whether someone you know would qualify as a narcissist, or would like to stop attracting them into your life, this series will help. </p><p>You can watch the first part above, as well as parts 2 (<a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/-B_zQmUe45c">Traits Of A Narcissist</a>) and 3 (<a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/SpcmlsZp8YA">How To Avoid Becoming A Host For A Narcissistic Relationship</a>) by following the links. We hope it helps!</p><p>Help us bring you the self-healing content you want:</p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://academyofselfhelp.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">academyofselfhelp.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://academyofselfhelp.substack.com/p/narcissism-workshop</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:146932777</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Will Watson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:12:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/146932777/af4f89ffbfd70edee1ff9db95b56bd2f.mp3" length="23454344" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Will Watson</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1466</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2730660/post/146932777/abd30e6c5f4155051fd7c56ed37a0a62.jpg"/></item></channel></rss>